can: Meaning and Definition of

can

1. to be able to; have the ability, power, or skill to: She can solve the problem easily, I'm sure.
2. to know how to: He can play chess, although he's not particularly good at it.
3. to have the power or means to: A dictator can impose his will on the people.
4. to have the right or qualifications to: He can change whatever he wishes in the script.
5. may; have permission to: Can I speak to you for a moment?
6. to have the possibility: A coin can land on either side.

1. to know.

can

1. a sealed container for food, beverages, etc., as of aluminum, sheet iron coated with tin, or other metal: a can of soup.
2. a receptacle for garbage, ashes, etc.: a trash can.
3. a bucket, pail, or other container for holding or carrying liquids: water can.
4. a drinking cup; tankard.
5. a metal or plastic container for holding film on cores or reels.
6. . toilet; bathroom.
7. jail: He's been in the can for a week.
8. . buttocks.
1. a depth charge.
2. a destroyer.
10. and Canadian Slang. to take the responsibility.
11. recorded on film; completed: The movie is in the can and ready for release.

1. to preserve by sealing in a can, jar, etc.
2. to dismiss; fire.
3. to throw (something) away.
4. to put a stop to: Can that noise!
5. to record, as on film or tape.

Can.

1. Canada.
2. Canadian.

can.

1. canceled.
2. canon.
3. canto.